Steam Deck: Genshin Impact (Download, Install, Configure & More)

A NEW UPDATE HAS CAUSED THE NON-STEAM GAMES "TARGET" and "START IN" TO FAIL TO ADD QUOTES AROUND THEM. ADD A DOUBLE QUOTE TO THE START AND END OF EACH LINE - See this video:    • Steam Deck Quickie: Adding Non-Steam ...  

NOTE: Word on the street (untested) is that this once again works for v3.7. Thanks to everyone that reported it.

By request, we install, configure, change to non-english languages and even offer a tutorial on how to clean the game off your Steam Deck completely.

If you've tried installing this game and received NOT ENOUGH FREE SPACE errors? This tutorial is for you, too.

Warning: This tutorial - while 15 minutes long - actually takes 2+ hours to get to a point to actually play the game. Don't start unless you have free time.

I beg of you - use a mouse and keyboard for this tutorial.

LINKS/PATHS MENTIONED
Genshin Impact Download Page
https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/

CompatData Folder Location
home\deck\.local\share\Steam\steamapps\compatdata

VIDEOS MENTIONED
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